DDA and University of DE Leadership Institute - November 26-30, 2018
When
Nov. 26 -30, 2018 (Itinerary to be announced).
For questions about the application process please contact:
Kristen Loomis University of Deleware at kloomis@udel.edu
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware are excited to announce The Maryland Leadership Institute for DDA staff and the staff of DDA funded Coordination of Community Services (CCS) agencies. The Institute is November 26-30 in the Baltimore area. Over 150 disability professionals from Maryland have already attended one of the University of Delaware’s Leadership Institutes. This is an opportunity to join your colleagues by participating in this fun and life-changing experience!
This is a rare opportunity to participate in a week-long, intensive leadership development program to learn from each other and from leading experts from across the country to embrace the shift to individualized, responsive supports for people with disabilities. The skills, knowledge and values developed through participation in the Maryland Leadership Institute will be essential to the roles of DDA and CCS staff in supporting and assuring quality lives and meaningful community inclusion for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The University of Delaware will bring their highly-rated leadership development program to Maryland to support DDA and CCS staff to transform supports in Maryland for people who have an intellectual/developmental disability. Guest speakers and self-advocates from Maryland will supplement an agenda of compelling, highly participatory workshops and presentations.
The expected outcomes of the Maryland Leadership Institute for DDA and CCS staff include: Assessing and building your own strengths as a leader, exploring your role in understanding and supporting new service models, managing and sustaining transformational change, building positive organizational culture and developing "next in line" leaders within your organization.
Topics to be covered include:
- Understanding the opportunities offered by the Community Pathways and other waiver services: How to help people advocate for the lives they want and assure that waivers are used effectively;
- The role of Coordination of Community Services and DDA staff in supporting Person Centered Plans that assure that people receiving support have full, connected lives and retain decision-making;
- The role of the Advocacy Support Unit of DDA and how to use it as a resource;
- The role of the State and CCS agencies in assuring the quality of services as the Home and Community Based Settings Rule is enacted;
- Your role with regard to creative housing solutions, community/relationship mapping, integrating opportunities for choice and control within existing settings and employment; and,
- Working effectively with families and provider agencies and staff.
Target Audience: The November 2018 Maryland Leadership Institute is for Coordination of Community Services agency staff and leaders and DDA staff and leaders. Participants will be selected through an application process administered by the University of Delaware. More than one participant from an agency/office can apply to and take part in this program.
Acceptance decisions will be made jointly by DDA and the National Leadership Consortium. The fee of $2,000/person will be paid by DDA for DDA staff. CCS agencies will be invoiced for $2000/person for the five-day Institute. Payment must be made prior to the Institute. After successful completion of the program, CCS participants’ agencies will be reimbursed by DDA for the full cost of the Institute ($2000/person). The fee includes all training activities, materials, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.
Here's what others have said about the Leadership Institue: In January 2017 I was a participant in the 44th class of the University of Delaware Leadership Institute. I joined an amazing group of inspiring leaders. The opportunity to connect with and share experiences with peers was outstanding. There was a joint sense of purpose. We left with the sincere belief that we could make a difference individually and as a group. I was motivated to embrace so many more options related to structuring our organization and encouraging more independence and control by people who participate in our programs. If any leaders want to jump-start their creativity and build their leadership skills, I would highly recommend the Leadership Institute. -- Rob Malone, Executive Director, The Arc Prince George's County
The Leadership Institute provides an excellent opportunity to individuals in executive/ management positions to broaden their knowledge in areas of history and policy changes in the IDD community coupled with excellent lecture and interactive engagement from experts in the field: this is by far the most worthwhile professional activity I have experienced. --Cindy Parr, Executive Director, Arc of Howard County
The Leadership Institute lifts leaders to a higher level of thinking! --Melonee Clark, Support Broker, Shared Support Maryland, Inc
An Invigorating experience that rejuvenates your heart, soul and mind to bring about change. --Patricia Sastoque, Deputy Director of Programs, Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration
Date: November 26 - 30, 2018
Location: Greater Baltimore Area, Exact location TBD
Tuition: $2,000 per person, cost to be reimbursed by DDA to CCS attendees
Deadline: October 15, 2018
Application process: Once acceptance decisions are made participants will be notified. A deposit of $1,500 is due upon receipt of acceptance invitation. An invoice for the remaining balance of $500 will then be sent and the remaining balance is due no later than three weeks prior to the event (Nov. 5, 2018.) Extensions can be requested by emailing Kristen Loomis at kloomis@udel.edu
Cancellations will be accepted only until five weeks before the start date of the Institute. Prior to that date, cancellations must be made in writing (e-mail is acceptable, please confirm that we have received) and funds will be returned, minus a $165 processing fee. There will be no refunds after that date and if an intended participant cancels after that date, the full registration fee will still be owed. We regret that we cannot offer refunds for late cancellations, however, if your agency would like to substitute another appropriate individual, this can be done with prior approval. In an emergency situation, an additional option is that attendance can be deferred to a future Institute. There would be a non-refunded charge for participation in future Institutes.
*Executive Directors who have staff participating:
In situations where the Executive Director has already participated, he/she needs to be able to attend key days of the session - which will be determined by the University of DE, or he/she can choose to repeat the program if there is value in being with the agency team during this Institute.